Digital Media Buyer jobs in High Point, NC

Works within the Purchasing department to conduct day to day operations for assigned Vendors/Suppliers. Interacts with suppliers to place orders, monitor open orders, manage/prevent backorders, schedule deliveries, and maintain pricing and any other activities related to bringing materials into the factory. Interacts with internal personnel as a liaison to suppliers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Requesting bids from suppliers and participate in bid evaluations/costing analysis

• Ability to negotiate with internal and external parties

• Understands and ensures proper product flow and inventory management

• Determines and maintains min / max inventory stock levels of critical materials

• Researches all sources for materials from current or potential suppliers

• Enter purchase orders and process receiver paperwork for delivered orders

• Follow up on open orders and in transit deliveries

• Coordinate with shipping department and suppliers for pick up and/or delivery notification

• Support existing and creation of new metrics for vendor evaluation/report carding

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Proficiency in ERP/MRP Functionality

• Proficiency in data management

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to include Excel, Outlook and Word

• Highly organized with attention to detail and accuracy

• Effective professional communication with internal staff and external suppliers to maintain a high degree of business etiquette

• Problem solving skills

• Must be able to read and write in English

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• 3 years of office experience required with at least 1 year in a purchasing environment

• Durable goods manufacturing experience preferred

Job Type: Full-time

HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm